St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-01


that was rather startling. The parties
referred to reside in Allegheny and be-
ing in the nelghbOrhOod of the union
depot boarded the Chicago train for the
purpose of crossing the river. They
took seat in the smoking car, next
seat occupied by two men. Just before
the train pulled out of the depot an old
nan with white beard entered the car
carrying box about two feet long and
ten inches square. He spoke to the two
men referred to and, seating himself on
the arm of their seat, handed the box to
one of the men and in a low voice, that
could be heard by the two Alleghenians,
said: There's the box; now handle 1T
carefully. for it won't take much to
make it go off," This remark at once
aroused the curiosity of the gentlemen
who overheard it, and they at once be-
gan to pay the StrlcteSt attention to what
followed, although apparently deeply
engaged in perusing the papers which
they were holding before them. The
old man still retained his position on
the arm of the seat, and was heard
to say: "NOw, you both know what
to do. Just as soon as you get
to Chicago 90 straight to Toms place,
OF South Halstead street, and stay there
until the supreme courts decision has
been made. That will be about Tues
day. Then go to see Parsons, and find
out what he wants. Be very careful
though to watch that box all the time"
By this time the train had nearly
reached the Federal street depot, and as
its speed began to decrease the old man
arose and gave hearty hand-shake to
each of his friends and said: "You don't
need to be afraid about going to the
jail, for no one knows you, and remem-
ber that no difference what hap
pens they must never hang"
The train stopped, and with a
hurried goodbye the old man
man left the car. The two gentlemen
who had overheard what was said got
up to leave the train also, and walked
through the car in order to get view
OF the two men apparently bound
for Chicago. One of them was about
thirty years of age, smooth face, blonde
hair, and fair complexion, with a Ger
man expression about his features. The
other was very dark and wore heavy
beard and looked to be about forty years
old. He was recognized as a man who
had taken very active part i'll one of
the meetings addressed by Mrs. Parsons
in Allegheny last winter. He had
been seen there by one of
the parties who had over
heard the conversation, and who had
attended the meeting referred to. His
name, however, could not be recalled.
The only inference to be taken from the
incident is that the party were inter-
ested in the fate of the imprisoned an
archiSts in Chicago, and, apparently,
have devised some plan for their relief
and are counting upon the inability of
the Chicago authorities to recognize
them as one one of the prime factors to
make it success. 1t would, indeed, be
strange if a rescue of the imprisoned
men should be attempted by Pittsburg-
ers, or that bombs to be used for the
purpose of avenging them should be
made in this city. The two gentlemen
who overheard the incident are well
known and their statement can be re-
lied upon.
AClue to n Foul Crime.
Special to the Globe.
WORCESTER, Mass, Oct. 31.-The
postmaster here has received a letter
from a farmer living near FL Paso,
Tex, saying that an Irishinan who
sately came to work on Gic writer's farm
told story, while drunk, which may
throw light on the mystery surrounding
the death of Lila Hoyle, ut Webster,
Mass. The man said that he lived in
Webster four months preceding Sept l.
Dixon L. COwie, sLilla's uncle, was the
father of her unborn child. On the
night of her disappearance, Sept. L, she
went with Cowie to local doctors
Office. The doctor was too drunk TO per-
form an operation, but gave Cowie in
struments and medicine, and after her
return home the girl died under Cowie's
hands. COwie hired the IriShnlan to
help remove the body. Young Eddie
Grimley also assisted. The body was
hidden in the water day and then put
where it was found, The lriShman was
paid $50 and told to go to Little Rock,
where he would receive $50 more. After
learning that his employer knew tile
story the man fed, going toward Ell
PasO. The matter has been placed in
the hands of the authorities.